Closed circuit television (CCTV) has been a feature of our world for almost a century now. First conceived in 1927 by gifted Russian inventor Léon Theremin, it is estimated there are over six million cameras in the UK alone — one for every eleven citizens. The need for video surveillance for safety and security is clear, but what are you supposed to do when mains power is unavailable?
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Taking video surveillance off the wall
[fa icon="calendar'] 08-Jul-2020 13:49:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Safety and security industry insight
Power the security revolution w/ Thin Cell®
[fa icon="calendar'] 04-Jun-2020 16:39:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Safety and security industry insight
The global home security systems market size is expected to reach $78.9 billion by 2025, with smart security systems becoming increasingly prevalent in people’s homes to protect against intruders, monitor entrances and detect floods. With sensors now dotted around the home, the power requirements of smart security devices have changed from traditional alarm systems.
Powering tomorrow’s bomb disposal robots
[fa icon="calendar'] 09-Oct-2018 18:57:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Robotics
In 2017, US research institute SRI International unveiled its Taurus robot, a bomb disposal robot that allowed operators to control it using a virtual reality headset. This is just the latest in a long line of technology developments for bomb disposal units.
Preparing for the surgical robot boom
[fa icon="calendar'] 03-Jul-2018 15:11:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Robotics
With greater investment from healthcare organisations and surgical robot technology about to become generic, the conditions are perfect for a boom in the surgical robotics market. But how can design engineers and technical medical staff ensure these new systems operate reliably and safely? As a surgical robot battery manufacturer Accutronics, has a solution.
Building better batteries
[fa icon="calendar'] 21-Apr-2016 11:00:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Products & Services
Battery specialist Accutronics has upgraded its Staffordshire test facility with a new range of specialist battery testing equipment. The new Maccor model 4200 multifunction desktop cabinet and separate floor-standing temperature chamber rigorously tests batteries for applications ranging from portable instrumentation and medical devices to robotics and defence.
Taking charge of medical design
[fa icon="calendar'] 21-Jan-2016 13:26:19 / by Stone Junction posted in Products & Services, Exhibitions
Accutronics will be representing the best of British medical component manufacturing at this year’s MD&M West, which is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California from February 9 – 11. Accutronics will be exhibiting its extensive range of reliable medical batteries and chargers in hall E at booth 470.
The art of design validation and verification
[fa icon="calendar'] 15-Jan-2016 09:59:47 / by Stone Junction posted in Project Management, Products & Services
We've all seen Russian nesting dolls, each perfectly decorated doll giving way to a smaller one inside. Every one of those little dolls is hand turned, carefully decorated and finished with a fine gloss. Medical device design operates on a similar concept, layering smaller components together to form one machine, each component tailored to the needs of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Design verification and validation are akin to the finishing gloss, and aren't reserved for the largest doll - or completed product; each component gets the same gloss. Here, we explain the layers of verification and validation.
Emerging trends in Medtech
[fa icon="calendar'] 27-Oct-2015 16:12:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Insider
Professional battery manufacturer Accutronics has identified several key trends that are emerging in the MedTech sector, from rising energy densities to new innovations such as wireless charging. It is important to not only identify these trends but to predict those that could see the most market growth in the next twelve months. Plus, see where we at Accutronics can help you to take advantage of these trends.
Which is the right project methodology for you?
[fa icon="calendar'] 16-Oct-2015 16:27:00 / by Stone Junction posted in Project Management
It seems nowadays that there is a rule, methodology and philosophy for everything. Many of these rules have been around for decades so it raises the obvious question, 'are the old methods still relevant in an age of rapid innovation and uncertainty?' This is especially pertinent for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) where even a small advantage can mean the difference between success and failure. Here Prabhjit Singh, General Manager at Accutronics looks at the top methodologies and evaluates how OEMs can choose the best one for them.
Developing a new product is not easy. The process of consultation, design, production, testing, logistics, integration and support can be challenging for even the best OEMs. This is made even more difficult in highly regulated industries such as the medical, security and defence markets. Here, products must not only meet stringent regulations, but also perform in extreme environments, where resistance to temperature fluctuations, humidity and vibration shock is critical.When asked how he developed new products, the late CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, famously quipped that, "it's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times people don't know what they want until you show it to them." This very disruptive approach evidently worked for Apple and means that the company continues to produce some of the most desirable consumer products on the market.
- Which Methodology is right for you?
Battery manufacturer addresses medical battery technology
[fa icon="calendar'] 16-Jul-2015 16:19:00 / by Stone Junction
Accutronics tackle the issues facing battery design, development and use in the medical and healthcare field. We help Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to better understand the possibilities and limitations of rechargeable battery technology in designing products for the medical sector.